Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
No
Athy Alternative Project
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
Probation Service
Other sources
Teaching Hours also provided by Kildare & Wicklow Education & training Board.
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
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Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Groups Targeted:
People accessing services
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
16-18
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
Other
Individuals being released from prison
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
No
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Prison
Court/probation/police
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Regional Service with programmes and services delivered from a number of locations: Athy, Carlow, Portlaoise and Newbridge.
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
No
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
All venues are serviced by train and bus services.
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Referrals from the Probation Service, Courts, Prisons and other members of the 'Justice Family' of Agencies. Other referrals will be assessed on a case by case basis re suitability.
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
9 - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Staff available to support service users:
Key workers are assigned to service users
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
